# Jodel vs Chango

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chango at 100% against Jodel's 64%. Chango also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). Jodel's advantage is ratings volume (121K vs 295). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jodel sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Chango asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chango holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jodel has 121K ratings behind it against 295, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Jodel's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chango's.

Jodel ships an update every 2 weeks, Chango every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jodel | Chango |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (121K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jodel-hyperlocal-community/id789870026/reviews) | **[4.6 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chango-groups-and-crowdfunding/id1460147528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121K** | 295 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 173 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Jodel Venture GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/789870029) | [IT Consortium](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236586897) |

## What reviewers say

### Jodel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jodel-hyperlocal-community/id789870026)

Connect with people in your local area and discover real-time happenings. Share thoughts, ask questions, and engage with a diverse community. Stay informed about local news, events, and conversations.

**Highlights:** Real-time local feed, Ask and answer local questions, Discover local news and events, Join interest-based channels, Vote on trending content, Share posts, pictures, and videos, Collect Karma

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jodel Plus: 1 week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Jodel Plus: 1 month | $12.99 | per month |
| Jodel Plus: 1 month | $12.99 | per month |
| Small Pack of Read Receipts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fancy post color | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Read Receipts | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small pack of Message Requests | $3.99 | one-time |
| Reactions - 5 pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Regular pack of Message Requests | $8.99 | one-time |
| Jodel Boost - 5x 10 minutes | $11.99 | one-time |
| 1x Priority Support | $11.99 | one-time |
| Large pack of Message Requests | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1h Boosted Post - Jodel-God | $14.99 | one-time |
| Reactions - 30 pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Jodel Boost - 10x 10 minutes | $19.99 | one-time |
| Jodel Boost - 30x 10 minutes | $39.99 | one-time |
| Fancy post color - 10 pack | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great replacement for Yik Yak
- 👍 Anonymity and privacy
- 💡 Potential for campus community
- 🚀 Smooth and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Unfair banning and moderation issues
- 🚫 Lack of user awareness and marketing
- 🚫 Language barrier and lack of translation

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Blank home screen after updates
- Issues with changing location or account

**Requested features**

- Add search and filtering options
- Implement private messaging or chat
- Improve notification system
- Provide a map view to see nearby activity


### Chango

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chango-groups-and-crowdfunding/id1460147528)

This platform facilitates group contributions and crowdfunding, inspired by African cultural values of shared needs and mutual support. It offers a secure and transparent way for friends, families, or the public to pool funds for various goals, from personal aspirations to community projects. Supports Mobile Money and card payments.

**Highlights:** Group contributions, Crowdfunding platform, Mobile Money support, Card payments, Private and public groups, Fund disbursement voting, Borrowing from groups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jodel free?

Jodel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chango free?

Chango is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jodel or Chango?

Chango is rated higher. Jodel averages 4.4 out of 5 from 121K ratings, while Chango averages 4.6 from 295 ratings.

### Do Jodel or Chango have ads?

Jodel shows ads; Chango does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jodel or Chango?

Jodel ships an update every 2 weeks, and Chango every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jodel was updated on October 27, 2026 and Chango on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*